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Do all GameCube controllers work on the Wii?

GameCube controllers generally only work when playing GameCube games on the Wii console. Some Virtual Console and WiiWare games downloaded through Wii Shop are able to use a GCN controller; information on this is provided in the product description of the Wii Shop Catalog software.
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What GameCube controllers are compatible with Wii?

While all Wii models and the Wii U support the Classic Controller, only the original model released in 2006 (RVL-001) supports the GameCube controller because it contains four built-in GameCube controller ports as part of its backwards compatibility with GameCube games and accessories, a feature that was dropped from ...
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Do all Wiis have GameCube compatibility?

If the Model No. starts with RVL, the Wii system IS compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories. If the Model No. starts with RVK, the Wii system IS NOT compatible with Nintendo GameCube software and accessories.
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Can I use GameCube controller for Mario Kart Wii?

One of the few titles that incorporate the GameCube Controller is Mario Kart Wii. Setting it up can be slightly difficult, but the GameCube Controller is a pretty popular choice of players looking for a unique style of racing.
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Can you switch GameCube controllers on Wii?

Yes, it will work on GameCube and Wii (Model RVL-001 only, Wii Mini and model RVL-101/Family Edition do not support it. The Wii U and Nintendo Switch support it through use of the adapter (Wii U only supports it for Smash, while the Switch supports it for all games albeit with some missing buttons).
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What controllers can you use for Mario Kart Wii?

There are five ways to handle your racer in Mario Kart Wii: Wii Remote solo, Wii Remote embedded in Wii Wheel, Wii Remote with Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and GameCube controller.
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Can you play GameCube games on Wii with Classic Controller?

However, the Classic Controller cannot be used to play GameCube games. When in the Wii Menu, the left analog stick takes control of the cursor when the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen.
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Can a black Wii play GameCube games?

A: The black family edition Wii that dont have the gamecube ports but it still has the same components inside to play gamecube games. It wont boot the actual disks, but by using emulation it works correctly.
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Do some Wiis not have GameCube ports?

Wii mini: Model Number RVL-201:

Has a single USB port. Does not support the use of an SD Card. Does not include Nintendo GameCube controller sockets and memory card slots. Is not compatible with Nintendo GameCube game discs or accessories.
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What controllers are compatible with Wii?

All Wii control inputs released by Nintendo will be compatible, including the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and Wii Balance Board.
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Does a wireless GameCube controller work for Wii?

Gamecube Wavebird Wireless Controller Grey, Silver, Compatible with Wii.
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Do USB GameCube controllers work on Wii U?

Important. The GameCube controller will only work while playing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. It will not work on the Wii U Menu, HOME Menu, other games, Wii Menu, etc.
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Why does my Wii not play GameCube games?

Wii consoles made in October 2011 or later do not have ports for GameCube controllers and will not play the discs.
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Is the Wii basically a GameCube?

As far as I am aware, the Wii is literally an upgraded Gamecube. It runs on the same hardware, just souped up a bit. It also has the same four controller ports and two memory card slots. Pretty much every game utilises only these inputs.
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What Wii version do I have?

What to do. Access System Settings. The Wii menu version number will be displayed in the top-right corner of the screen. If no version is displayed, the system may have the original system menu without updates.
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Do GameCube games look better on Wii?

Otherwise a GameCube game will look and play on a Wii exactly like it does on a GameCube. There's no quality improvements, the exact same performance, loading times and resolutions.
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Can Wii U run GameCube?

Wii U does not support Nintendo GameCube games or accessories.
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Can I play a DVD on a Wii?

No. Wii only plays Wii Game Discs and GameCube Game Discs.
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Can you use PS4 controller on Wii?

PS3/PS4 to Wii U Controller Adapter​ lets you use your PS3/PS4 controllers to play games on Wii U, Wii and Nintendo Switch.
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How do you connect a GameCube controller to the Wii?

You should be able to lift a tab revealing the controller slots and Memory Card slot. Plug the GameCube Controller into the controller slot. Insert a Nintendo GameCube Controller compatible Wii game or a Nintendo GameCube game. Start playing!
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Do GameCube controllers work on Mario Kart?

Due to the Wii's ability to use GameCube controller input, all official GameCube controllers may be used on certain Wii games, for example Mario Kart Wii. The wireless Super Smash Bros Ultimate GameCube controller can also be used for games on the switch.
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What controllers can you play Mario Kart with?

If two players are playing on the same Nintendo Switch console, each player will use either one Joy-Con Controller (Left or Right) or one Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller.
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Do you need a GameCube memory card for Wii?

Yes. To save Nintendo GameCube games, you must have a Nintendo GameCube Memory Card inserted into one of the Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots of your Wii.
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How to play GameCube games on Wii homebrew?

You can use Wii Homebrew Launcher to load GameCube homebrew. To do this, copy the EMULATOR directory at the root of the SD card and copy your homebrew in /EMULATOR/GCUBE/ROMS. In Wii Homebrew Launcher, go to Emulator channel, select 'GameCube Homebrew' channel and select the homebrew to load.
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